How do you solve #36/12=x/2#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-09T14:20:21

#x = 6#

We have: #(36) / (12) = (x) / (2)#

Let's cross-multiply:

#=> (36) (2) = (x) (12)#

#=> 72 = 12 x#

#12 x = 72#

Then, to solve for #x#, let's divide both sides of the equation by #12#:

#=> x = 6#